Manchester United stance on possible Brandon Williams loan before transfer deadline

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made five changes to his Manchester United side to face West Brom in a bid to keep his squad fresh in a congested season. David de Gea, Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani are back into the team from the side that beat West Ham United 1-0 in the FA Cup on Tuesday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeNottingham Forest manager Chris Hughton was the driving factor behind James Garner's loan move to the club in the January transfer window. The Manchester United central midfielder moved to the City Ground last month after his previous deal with Watford was terminated following a change of manager.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United expected a fairly quiet January transfer window and that's exactly what they got. Apart from a few outgoings, mostly on loan, there was not much for United fans to get excited about in the winter window.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have watched on with puzzled amusement at Liverpool's transfer deadline day activity.While United have enjoyed a settled window, Liverpool's injuries in defence have piled up to the point they have been forced into a last-minute moves into the transfer market.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have all but concluded the sale of Marcos Rojo to Boca Juniors. United are under no pressure to finalise the transfer before tonight's 11pm European deadline as the Argentinian window is open until February 18, but club sources have told the MEN Rojo's move is effectively done.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United youngsters Dylan Levitt, Ethan Galbraith and Matej Kovar could follow Teden Mengi out on loan before the transfer deadline. The young United quartet have all been subject to loan interest this January, though the club are yet to decide whether to sanction temporary moves for some of them.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are targeting a summer move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, according to reports.With little over a day of the January transfer window remaining, United aren't expected to welcome any new arrivals on deadline day after a quiet month.M.E.N.

straight to your inbox every day for freeEight Manchester United academy graduates debuted last season but one is yet to have the honour this season.Mason Greenwood, unfortunate not to start at Arsenal, has been afflicted with second season syndrome, as has Brandon Williams - a starter in the Under-23s' 6-2 thrashing of Liverpool on Saturday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, January 29.MEN Sport understands that Brandon Williams will not leave United on loan before the end of the January transfer window. Williams is viewed as cover at both full-back positions, especially after the departures of Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Ethan Laird at right-back.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United missed out on the chance to return to the top of the table after losing at home to Sheffield United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side lost 2-1 to the Blades at Old Trafford to remain one point behind Manchester City in second place, with the leaders also having a game in hand.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have bemoaned the inconsistency in the officiating at Old Trafford after Anthony Martial saw a goal ruled out against Sheffield United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side went into half time 1-0 down after Kean Bryan's controversial opener for the Premier League's bottom club.David de Gea failed to meet a corner kick which allowed the Sheffield United defender to head home, although replays showed Billy Sharp pushed the goalkeeper as he

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect Manchester United to make any signings before Monday's transfer deadline.United signed Donny van de Beek, Alex Telles, Edinson Cavani, Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo in the summer window but have prioritised outgoings in the winter window.Pellistri, 19, could leave on loan as part of the next phase of his development and Jesse Lingard is likely to be loaned after failing to make a Premier League appearance all

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe games are still coming thick and fast and Manchester United are back in action on Wednesday as Sheffield United visit Old Trafford.United go into the game full of confidence after beating Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday and having not lost in the Premier League in 13 matches.The players were back in training at the start of the week ahead of the Blades' visit.

United will be without Phil Jones, Brandon Williams and Marcos Rojo through injury against Liverpool, whilst Dean Henderson is likely to start in place of David De Gea, and players like Nemanja Matic, Donny van de Beek and Alex Telles are all pushing to start.However, Scott McTominay, Fred, Bruno Fernandes, Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba are all likely to start having been in good form in recent weeks.* Click here to subscribe to Level up! The esports and gaming show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans might be hoping for a signing in the January transfer window - but Aaron Wan-Bissaka will probably be glad if they don't.The young defender has endured a mixed start to the new season and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is open to signing another right-back this month, should the right opportunity arise.United's midweek win over Fulham represented another of those mixed bags for the 23-year-old, who appeared to be in a weird alternative

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans want the club to do everything in their power to keep Paul Pogba this summer. Despite falling behind in the first five minutes, United retook top spot in the Premier League on Wednesday with a hard fought 2-1 victory at Fulham.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are open to loaning Facundo Pellistri to ensure he gets regular playing time at senior level.Pellistri, 19, joined United from Penarol for €9million on deadline day in October but is yet to make his first-team debut and has played eight times for the Under-23s and Under-21s.The Uruguayan tested positive for coronavirus earlier this month but the MEN understands United are prepared to loan Pellistri this month once he has made a full

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are yet to decide on whether to trigger the one-year extension in Juan Mata's contract.Mata, 32, has only started six times this season and has entered the last six months of his existing deal but United have the option to extend until 2022.United extended the contracts of Eric Bailly, Nemanja Matic and Timothy Fosu-Mensah in January of last year and have already decided not to take up the option of an additional year on the contracts of

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Luke Shaw has been jolted by the signing of Alex Telles after he continued his fine form at Liverpool.United fans voted Shaw the club's man of the match in the goalless draw at Anfield and the 25-year-old has kept his position despite competition from specialist left-back Telles.Brandon Williams ousted Shaw last season but Solskjaer accommodated the full-back as a left centre-back in a defensive